Rigger

Gulf Marine Repair Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 medical plans

2 dental plans

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Whole life insurance (portable)

Term life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Cancer insurance

Hospital insurance

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Gulf Marine Repair Corporation in Tampa, FL is hiring a full-time Rigger to set up and repair rigging for moving heavy equipment at our shipyard. The role requires loading prep, rigging setup, operating heavy equipment, and dismantling rigging after tasks. 1st shift position.

Starting wage up to $21.77/hour based on experience with benefits including multiple medical/dental/vision plans, EAP, 401(k) with match, and life/AD&D/disability insurance. Certification preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a shipyard environment
• Experience calculating loads and pouring a socket on a tow cable
• Working experience with hydraulic and friction cranes
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Strong communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Excellent spatial awareness
• Flexible schedule including overtime and weekends
• Must be certified (NCCER, Level 1 or 2)
• A high school diploma or equivalent and rigging certification are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and repair rigging for movement of heavy equipment
• Inspect and prepare all loads for lifting
• Control movement of loads using hand signals or crane controls
• Calculate weight factors and angles for proper lifting
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies while rigging

Skills

Shipyard experience

Load calculations

Tow cable socket

Hydraulic cranes

Friction cranes

Lift 50 pounds

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Spatial awareness

Flexible schedule

NCCER Level 1-2

Education

High school diploma

Rigging certification preferred

Job description

Gulf Marine Repair in Tampa, FL is seeking to hire a full-time Rigger to set up and repair rigging for the movement of heavy equipment at our shipyard. As a rigger, you will be required to prepare the materials for before loading, set up the rigging equipment, operate heavy equipment machinery, and dismantle the rigging after the job. This is a 1st shift position.

Our Riggers earn a competitive starting wage of up to $21.77/hour based on experience. We also offer 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, vision, EAP, a 401(k) with company match, whole life insurance (portable), term life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, cancer insurance, hospital insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance.

As a Rigger, you inspect and prepare all loads that need to be moved. You control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment. With great care and precision, you calculate the weight factors and angles used in the proper lifting and transferring of those heavy loads.

By means of hand signals or verbal communication, you guide the crane operator to move the equipment to a precise landing.

You safely use rigging equipment to fasten loads to meet company and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. You operate under strict quality, safety, environmental, and health regulations and policies. You enjoy working in a shipyard environment and find great satisfaction in your work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in a shipyard environment (preferred)
• Experience calculating loads and pouring a socket on a tow cable
• Working experience with both hydraulic and friction cranes
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Strong communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Excellent spatial awareness
• Flexible schedule to include working overtime and weekends when required
• Must be certified. (NCCER, Level 1 or 2)

A high school diploma or equivalent and rigging certification are preferred, but not required.

Location: 33605